Skeletal Muscles 10 Notecards

Head and Neck Muscles There are two main groups of head muscles. Facial muscles Inserted into soft tissues Pull on the skin of the face Chewing muscles Responsible for breaking down the foods we eat

Frontalis muscle - Facial Originates at the cranial aponeurosis and inserts to the skin of the eyebrows. Raises your eyebrows. Wrinkles your forehead Origin: Cranial aponeurosis Insertion: Skin of the eyebrows Action: Raises the eyebrows.

Orbicularis Oculi - Facial Fibers run circles around the eyes. Allows you to close your eyes, squint, blink, and wink. Originates: Frontal bone and maxilla Insertion: Tissue around eyes Action: Blinks and closes eyes

Orbicularis Oris Fibers run circles around the mouth. Closes the mouth and protrudes the lips Often called the “kissing” muscle. Origin: Mandible and Maxilla Insertion: Skin and muscle around mouth Action: Closes and protrudes lips

Buccinator – Facial and Chewing Runs horizontally across the cheek and inserts into the orbicularis oris. Flattens the cheek (whistling or blowing a trumpet). Compresses the cheek to hold the food between the teeth during chewing. Origin: Maxilla and mandible near molars Inserts: Orbicularis oris Action: Compresses cheek as in whistling and sucking; holds food between teeth during chewing.

Zygomaticus - Facial Extends from the corner of the mouth to the cheekbone. Called the smiling muscle because it raises the corners of the mouth upward. Origin: Zygomatic bone Insert: Skin and muscle at corner of lips Action: Raises corner of mouth.

Masseter – Chewing Covers the angle of the lower jaw. Runs from the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to the mandible. Closes the jaw by elevating the mandible. Origin: Temporal bone Insert: Mandible Action: Closes Jaw

Temporalis – Chewing Fan-shaped muscle overlying the temporal bone. Inserts into the mandible. Acts as synergist of the masseter in closing the jaw. Origin: Temporal bone Insert: Mandible Action: Closes jaw

Platysma – Neck Sheetlike muscle that covers the anterolateral neck Originates from the connective tissue covering of the chest Inserts into the area of the mouth. Pulls on the corners of the mouth to produce a downward sag. Origin: Connective tissue covering of superior chest muscles Insert: Tissue around mouth Action: Pulls corners of mouth inferiorly.

Sternocleidomastoid – Neck Two-headed paired muscle. One head originates at the sternum and the second head originates at the clavicle. Heads fuse before inserting into the mastoid process of the temporal bone. When both are contracted, they flex the neck (often called the prayer muscle). When one contracts, it turns the head the opposite direction. Origin: Sternum and clavicle Insert: Temporal bone (mastoid process) Action: Flexes neck; rotates head.

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Anterior and Posterior Trunk Muscles 14 Notecards

Trunk Muscles Those that move the vertebral column Anterior thorax muscles (moving the ribs, head, and arms) Abdominal wall (also move the vertebral column and form the natural girdle of the abdominal wall). You’ll need 13 index cards for this section. This is the first index card.

Anterior Thorax (cont.) Pectoralis Major Large fan-shaped muscle covering the upper part of the chest. Origin is from the shoulder girdle and the first six ribs Inserts on the proximal end of the humerus Acts to adduct and flex the arm.

Anterior Thorax (cont.) Deltoid Triangular shaped the forms the rounded shape of your shoulders. Favorite injection site (less than 5mL). Originates at the scapular spine and clavicle. Inserts into the proximal humerus. Prime mover of arm abduction.

Anterior Thorax (cont.) Intercostal Muscles Deep muscles between the ribs. External intercostals responsible for raise the rib cage for breathing air in. Internal intercostals, deep to the externals, depress the rib cage to move air out.

Anterior Thorax (cont.) Diaphragm Single thin dome-shaped muscle. Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Primary muscle of inspiration

Anterior Thorax – Abdominal Girdle Rectus abdominis Paired straplike muscle Most superficial of abdominal muscles Run from the pubis to the rib cage Main function is to flex the vertebral column. They also compress the abdominal contents during defecation and childbirth.

Anterior Thorax – Abdominal Girdle (cont.) External Oblique Paired superficial muscle that make up the lateral walls of the abdomen. Fibers run downward and medially form the last eight ribs and insert into the ilium. Flex the vertebral column, but also rotate the trunk and bend laterally.

Anterior Thorax – Abdominal Girdle (cont.) Internal Oblique Paired muscle deep to the external oblique. Fibers run at right angles to external obliques. Originate from the iliac crest and insert into the last three ribs. Functions are same as the external obliques

Anterior Thorax – Abdominal Girdle (cont.) Transversus abdominis Deepest muscle of the abdominal wall. Fibers run horizontally across the abdomen. Originates from the lower ribs and iliac crest and inserts into the pubis. Function to compress the abdominal contents.

Anterior Thorax (cont.) Deltoid Triangular shaped the forms the rounded shape of your shoulders. Favorite injection site (less than 5mL). Originates at the scapular spine and clavicle. Inserts into the proximal humerus. Prime mover of arm abduction.

Posterior Thorax (cont.) Trapezius Most superficial muscles of the posterior neck and upper trunk. Together, they are diamond- or kite-shaped. Both originate at the occipital bone and insert to the end of the thoracic vertebrae. (CONTINUED ON THE NEXT SLIDE)

Posterior Thorax (cont.) Trapezius (cont.) They flare laterally to insert on the scapular spine and clavicle. They extend the head and can also elevate, depress, adduct, and stabilize the scapula (antagonist of sternocleidomastoids).

Posterior Thorax (cont.) Latissimus Dorsi Large flat muscle pair the covers the lower back. Originates on the lower spine and ilium and sweeps upward to insert on the proximal humerus. Extends and adducts the humerus. Powerful muscle for swimmers on the power stroke.

Posterior Thorax (cont.) Erector Spinae Group of three deep back muscles resembling columns along the spine. Prime mover of back extension. Also provide resistance that helps control the action of bending over at the waist. When in spasm, represent a common source of low back pain.

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Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg Gluteus Maximus Large superficial muscle of the hip. Originates from the sacrum and iliac bones and inserts on the gluteal tuberosity of the femur. Powerful hip extensor that brings the thigh in a straight line with the pelvis. Used when climbing stairs and jumping.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Gluteus Medius Runs from the ilium to the femur under the gluteus maximus It is a hip abductor and important in steadying the pelvis while walking. Site for IM injections more than 5mL.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Iliopsoas Originates at the iliac bone and lower vertebrae deep in the pelvis and inserts on the lesser trochanter of the femur. Prime mover of hip flexion. Acts to keep the upper torso from bending backward.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Adductor muscles (or group) Originate on the pelvis and insert on the proximal aspect of the femur. Form the muscle mass on the medial aspect of the thigh. They adduct the thigh (press the thighs together). They tend to become flabby very easily.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Hamstring group (3 muscles) Biceps femoris Semimembranosus Semitendinosus Originate on the ischial tuberosity. Insert on both sides of the proximal tibia.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Sartorius Thin, straplike muscle that is not very important. Most superficial muscle of the thigh. Runs obliquely across the thigh from the anterior iliac crest to the medial side of the tibia. Is a weak thigh flexor.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Quadriceps group (4 muscles) Rectus femoris 3 vastus muscles Vastus muscles originate from the femur while the rectus femoris originates on the pelvis. (Continued on next slide) 12+ Notecards

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Quadriceps group (4 muscles) (Cont.) All four insert on the tibial tuberosity via the patellar ligament. As a whole, act to extend the knee. The rectus femoris can also act to flex the hip.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Tibialis anterior. Superficial muscle on the anterior leg. Originates on the proximal tibia and inserts into the tarsal bones by a long tendon. Dorsiflexes and inverts the foot.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Extensor Digitorum Longus Lateral to the tibialis anterior Originates from the lateral tibial condyle and proximal radius and inserts into the phalanges of toes 2-5 via a long tendon. Prime mover of toe extension and a dorsiflexor of the foot.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Fibularis muscles. Originate from the fibula and insert into the metatarsal bones of the foot. Act to plantar flex and evert the foot.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Gastrocnemius Two-bellied muscle of the posterior leg. Originates on each side of the distal femur and insert by calcaneal tendon into the calcaneus. Prime mover for plantar flexion of the foot. Often called the “toe dancers” muscle.

Muscles of the hip, thigh, and leg (cont.) Soleus Deep to the gastrocnemius. Originates on the tibia. A strong plantar flexor of the foot.

Leg Muscles Review

What muscle inserts through the Achilles tendon to cause plantar flexion of the foot? Gastrocnemius

Which muscle acts to dorsiflex and invert the foot? Anterior Tibialis

What group of muscles act to powerfully extend the knee? Quadriceps group

Which muscle is a powerful hip extensor that works to bring the thigh in a straight line with the pelvis? Gluteus Maximus

Which muscle of the lower limb is a prime mover of hip flexion and also acts as a postural muscle to keep the upper body from falling backward when standing erect? Iliopsoas

Gluteus Medius Gluteus Maximus Semimembranosus Biceps Femoris Semitendinosus Gastrocnemius Soleus

Sartorius Rectus Femoris Vastus Medialis Vastus Lateralis Fibularis Muscles Tibialis Anterior

Gluteus Medius Gluteus Maximus Semimembranosus Biceps Femoris Semitendinosus Gastrocnemius Soleus

Sartorius Rectus Femoris Vastus Medialis Vastus Lateralis Fibularis Muscles Tibialis Anterior

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Muscles of the Arm and Forearm 5 Notecards

Muscles of the arm and forearm Biceps Brachii Originates by two heads from the shoulder girdle and inserts into the radial tuberosity. Prime mover for flexion of the forearm Also act to supinate the forearm.

Muscles of the arm and forearm (cont.) Brachialis Lies deep to the biceps muscle Also acts to cause elbow flexion.

Muscles of the arm and forearm (cont.) Brachioradialis Originates on the humerus and inserts into the distal forearm. Assists in flexion at the elbow and also supinates/pronates the forearm.

Muscles of the arm and forearm (cont.) Triceps Brachii Originates from the shoulder girdle and proximal humerus. Inserts into the olecranon process of the ulna. Prime mover of elbow extension (also antagonist of Biceps Brachii). Often called the “boxer’s” muscle.

Muscles of the arm and forearm (cont.) Forearm muscles Extensor digitorum Extensor carpi radialis Flexor carpi ulnaris Flexor digitorum superficialis

Arm and Forearm Muscles Review

A muscle that extends the elbow Triceps Brachii

Shoulder abductor, used to raise the arm overhead Deltoid

Wrist flexor that follows the ulna Flexor carpi ulnaris

Muscle that extends the fingers Extensor digitorum

Prime mover of elbow flexion Biceps brachii

Muscle that flexes the fingers Flexor digitorum superficialis

What is the antagonist of the biceps brachii? The triceps brachii

Digit flexor muscles are located on the _____ aspect of the forearm. Anterior

Deltoid Triceps Brachii Biceps Brachii Brachialis Brachioradialis Extensor Digitorum Flexor carpi ulnaris

This ends your review for Quiz 6.6